Talent Acquisition Manager

HVMG•Alpharetta, GA

11d

About The Position

As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will lead the daily operations of the Talent Acquisition team while driving the recruitment of high-quality associates across HVMG’s portfolio of hotels and corporate offices. You’ll oversee recruiting strategies, guide Talent Acquisition Specialists, manage full-cycle recruitment for General Manager, corporate, and other exempt-level positions, and partner with senior leadership to identify and address talent needs. Your leadership will help build strong talent pipelines, improve recruiting effectiveness, and support the continued growth of Hospitality Ventures Management Group.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High-volume recruitment experience required.
Experience recruiting for a multi-property or franchise organization.
Experience managing and developing recruiting teams or Talent Acquisition Specialists.
Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer management, and onboarding.
Experience developing sourcing strategies, community partnerships, college recruiting programs, and career fair initiatives.
Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems; ATS conversion or implementation experience, highly preferred.
Experience using recruiting technology, social media, and other sourcing tools to attract qualified candidates.
Knowledge of employment recruiting practices and applicable employment laws.
Ability to travel as required.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate Talent Acquisition professionals.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches, priorities, hiring managers, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present candidates and recruiting strategies to hiring managers and senior leadership.
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to establish partnerships with candidates, hotel leaders, corporate teams, colleges, community organizations, and business partners.
Ability to manage competing demands, accept constructive feedback, and remain adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Strong judgment and initiative with the ability to make sound recruiting decisions and proactively identify solutions.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential candidate and employee information appropriately.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, email, internet-based recruiting tools, and Applicant Tracking Systems.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems, processes, technologies, and recruiting tools.
Ability to embrace HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by demonstrating a positive attitude, professionalism, collaboration, and a commitment to exceptional service.

Nice To Haves

Hospitality industry experience, including direct hotel operations experience, highly preferred.
ATS conversion or implementation experience, highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Talent Acquisition Specialists to ensure recruiting demands are met and specialized hiring needs are addressed across assigned locations.
Partner with the Director of Talent Excellence to develop and execute annual sourcing and recruitment strategies.
Manage full-cycle recruitment for Select/Limited Service General Managers, corporate positions, and other exempt-level roles.
Conduct candidate phone screens, evaluate resumes and applications, coordinate interviews, and guide candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Partner with hiring managers and senior leadership to understand staffing needs, provide recruiting guidance, and ensure HVMG’s hiring process is followed consistently.
Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and provide detailed information about their experience, qualifications, and fit for the position.
Coordinate interviews, interview days, candidate communications, post-interview feedback, and follow-up activities.
Conduct detailed reference checks and analyze results in partnership with hiring managers, Human Resources, and Talent leadership.
Extend offers of employment to selected candidates under the direction of the Director of Talent Excellence.
Build and maintain strong relationships with colleges, universities, hospitality schools, community organizations, and other talent sources to develop diverse and qualified candidate pipelines.
Lead and support college recruiting programs, career fairs, hospitality school partnerships, and other community outreach initiatives.
Research and implement innovative sourcing strategies and recruiting tools to increase application volume and improve sourcing effectiveness.
Leverage social media and other recruiting technologies to create targeted recruiting campaigns and attract top talent.
Partner with hotel teams during new property transitions, supporting recruiting, career fairs, job postings, task force staffing, offers, and onboarding efforts.
Support recruiting for corporate office positions and provide candidates with accurate, engaging information about HVMG, our business strategy, and the opportunities available.
Prepare candidates for interviews by setting expectations and providing information about the company, department, position, and hiring team.
Organize and facilitate post-interview debriefs and feedback sessions with hiring teams and candidates.
Partner with senior leadership to identify and manage appropriate visa programs and recruiting initiatives.
Maintain accurate and organized candidate and recruiting documentation to support compliance, reporting, and audit requirements.
Stay current on employment and recruiting practices, legal requirements, and industry trends through ongoing training and professional development.
Monitor and report recruiting metrics, including application volume, time to fill, time in step, sourcing, and sourcing effectiveness.
Provide exceptional customer service to candidates, hiring managers, hotel leaders, and corporate associates throughout the recruitment process.
Collaborate with the Talent and HR teams to support staffing plans, talent initiatives, and organizational development activities.
Represent and reflect HVMG’s culture and values when building relationships with candidates, associates, business partners, colleges, and community organizations.